Words with the letter A

The letter A is one of the most versatile and frequently used tiles in Scrabble, valued at just 1 point but essential for forming a wide range of words. Because it appears often in English words, having a strong grasp of words containing A can open many scoring opportunities. Short words like an, as, at, and ax are particularly useful for quick plays and fitting into tight spaces on the board. Strategically placing the letter A on double or triple word score tiles can multiply your points, even though A itself has a low point value.

In addition to being common, the letter A serves as a crucial vowel that helps connect consonants and form longer words. Adding A to existing words can create new variations and increase your chances of scoring multiple words in one turn. For example, turning cat into cats or ran into rain can generate extra points and open up new possibilities on the board. Mastering the use of A in your gameplay is key to building a flexible and effective Scrabble strategy.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
accentless	18	18
accentor	15	15
accentors	16	16
accents	14	14
accentual	18	18
accentually	23	23
accentuate	18	18
accentuated	20	20
accentuates	19	19
accentuating	23	23
accentuation	21	21
accentuations	22	22
accept	15	15
acceptabilities	28	28
acceptability	28	28
acceptable	23	23
acceptableness	28	28
acceptably	25	25
acceptance	23	23
acceptances	24	24
acceptant	19	19
acceptation	21	21
acceptations	22	22
accepted	18	18
acceptedly	23	23